A list of the latest articles released
UPDATED: 10/18/17 We could never expect to tell people that it is possible to receive the apostilled FBI background check within 2 weeks while you are still in Korea, back in a month ago. We can now though! As Korvia consulting made a partnership with these 2 great companies which will make it happen! As [...]
Korvia is now accepting applications for EPIK Spring 2018! The EPIK program is one of the premiere English teaching programs in South Korea. With it’s national scope and direct relationship with offices of education all around South Korea, EPIK is not only one of the most popular ESL programs in the country, but is also [...]
UPDATED: 01/05/17 Obtaining an FBI background check is one of the most headache-inducing parts of applying to teach English in Korea. And with the excruciatingly-slow 3-4 month FBI processing time, it’s easy to see why. But now Korvia has teamed-up with Accurate Biometrics (one of the leading FBI-approved channelers) to create an FBI background check process [...]
Getting a new cell phone in Korea is one of the most stressful parts of settling in South Korea. Especially if you are an expat just arrived at the airport you might take lots of time get a suitable cell phone and the monthly plan as well. Often Korean local telecom stores such as (SK [...]
The following guide is for individuals that are trying to apply for their ARC in Korea. This process should be done as soon as possible once you have arrived in Korea. What is an ARC ? An ARC (Alien Registration Card) is a Korean national identification card. It is equivalent to a social security and [...]
As you have lived in Korea for a year or more, you have a lot more stuff than when you first came to Korea. If you have a Job where you need to be relocated to different cities or province, it must be very hard to arrange. Here I would love to introduce “Korean ePost [...]
How to Apostille an FBI Background Check in One Week UPDATED: 30/01/17 Obtaining Apostille an FBI Background Check can be a lengthy drawn-out process. Especially if you mail your Background Check directly to the US Department of State in Washington D.C. The current processing time for mail in service is 4 weeks or more, depending on [...]
Korvia is the only recruiting agency in the country to be awarded 'Distinguished Partner' of the Gyeonggi English program in Korea (GEPIK) for eight consecutive years in a row. Korvia has been an official partner of the GEPIK program since 2008 and holds the most distinguished partner recognitions out of any other recruiting agency in South [...]
Hello, everyone! Korvia was found on November 1st, 2006. The year 2016 marks the 10th anniversary of Korvia Consulting. For the last decade, Korvia appreciates all the teachers from all over the world who have contributed to English education in Korea. To celebrate the 10th anniversary, Korvia office will be closed on Tuesday, November [...]
So, it’s finally happening. You’ve got your contract in hand, your plane ticket purchased, and you’ve been practicing your polite bow in the mirror for weeks. You’re all set to leave familiarity behind and embrace life as a teacher in Korea. Or almost, anyway. If I could give one piece of advice to new expats, [...]
